jonathan07

We all know that tyres are much more than just rubber and whatever else may be placed in them. They are essential to the look of any vehicle and can make a huge difference in how good, or bad a vehicle looks. Tyres are also essential for the overall health and life of the vehicle. We understand that not properly caring for our tyres can lead to poor gas mileage, and a bad driving experience overall. Anyone who has tried to drive in bad weather with a set of old tyres understands how poor tyres can impact the quality of the driving experience. We also know that a vehicles ability to navigate corners effectively is completely dependent upon the quality of the tyres on the car. I already have a great understanding about how to maintain my tyres properly, but I wanted to learn more, and share what I have learned with everyone here. I started my search on the internet and eventually found this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_tyres on Wikipedia. I was amazed to find that GoodYear tyres have been the leading tyre for Formula One Racing for nearly a decade. It is no wonder it has grown to become one of the biggest producers of tyres on the planet. They have recently decided to focus more of their business on the private sector, but the experience and knowledge gained from Formula One Racing has made a huge difference in the quality of the tyres on the market today. I found several websites that discuss tyres and the importance of proper maintenance. They all offered the typical information about tyres in order to improve their performance and overall life span. I also stumbled upon a few companies that provide tyre sales, rotation, and replacement. I continued my search and found a variety of information. I never realized there were so many aspects of maintaining the health of our tyres. Here are some tips to help keep tyres lasting longer. Some of these tips you may already know, but I am hoping to provide people with some information they don't already have. 1. The numbers and letters on the side of the tyre have very specific meanings. I already had a good idea about the fact that the numbers and letters had a meaning, but I wasn't aware of all the information that is located on a tyre. 2. Air pressure is essential to the health of a tyre. It also effects the gas mileage of the vehicle itself. 3. There are tools available that allow you to inspect the health of your tyres. It is worth investing in a few of these cheap tools in order to get the most out of tyres. One investment is an American penny. The tread on a tyre should at least touch Abraham Lincoln's head on a penny. 4. We all know about rotating our tyres. Tyre rotation allows us to prolong the life of our tyres, as well as improve how safe they are. Tyres should be rotated at least every 6,000 miles. 5. Properly balanced tyres are essential. A tyre out of balance will wear unevenly, and can ultimately lead to problems within the vehicle itself. 6. At one time in the history of vehicles it was much more essential to get your tyres aligned properly. Though things have changed a bit the need to align tyres properly is still there. Tyres that aren't properly aligned can lead to damages in the vehicle, as well as poor performance from the tyres themselves. 7. There is actually a right and a wrong way for washing tyres. A clean set of tyres can make a huge difference in the appearance of a vehicle, but many cleaning products are petroleum based or contain countless harsh acids. These products can actually effect the overall health of a tyre, and there are now eco-friendly products on the market that can make those tyres shine just as brightly as petroleum based products. These are just the basics of tyre care and maintenance. What other tips do you folks have for prolonging the life of our tyres and getting the most out of them. Tyres can get expensive, so how can we improve the overall quality and life span of our tyres without sacrificing safety or performance?

I can't say that there is a specific anything that I wouldn't drive no matter what. I can imagine financial situations where I would be happy with anything I could get that would still move. In fact, there have been several times in my life where I have purchased vehicles that were junk for just a few dollars, but they lasted longer than expected, and long enough to get me to my next vehicle. I have the luxury of having a few more options days. I have become a big fan of Ford over the past decade or so.

It is one of those situations where you are stuck with the damages and nothing you can do about it. The positive side of things is the fact that it is a few scratches instead of destroying your car. It is a shame, however, because it is a beautiful car. We had the same happen to us a few months ago while trying to park. We were backing into the stall when the person behind us never even slowed down. It was only a small dent in the bumper that popped right out, but there was a visible mark where it had obviously been pushed in.

I would imagine that the police would find themselves in some hairy situations on a regular basis. They are constantly on the road, and they are often involved in situations that require a variety of dangerous driving situations. I have to wonder if the police officer who ran into that pole survived. I can't imagine they didn't walk away with at least a few injuries and a little bit of time in the hospital. The pole nearly sliced the entire side of the car clean from the rest of it. The only advantage the poor fellow had was the luck of having hit the passenger side of the vehicle.

That is totally mind blowing. I am glad you made it out alive. The car is smashed like a Matchbox car in a blender. That is one of the things about life. It has a tendency to throw things at us when we least expect it to hit. In some situations like yours, the statement is a literal statement. Even with the pain it brings at times; there are the beautiful lessons the pain brings, as well. We develop a deeper appreciate and gratitude for the blessings we do have in our lives. I'm glad you managed to survive the entire ordeal. Thanks for taking the time to share.